[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 31 May 1934.] Some of Life’s Joys. A shower of rain on the sun-scorched land, The roar of surf, as it greets the sand, A joyous song of some sweet-voiced bird, The flutter of leaves by soft winds stirr’d. A quiet […]

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 12 April 1934.] Riches. No worldly wealth or fame is mine, Yet at my door Stand Joy and Hope with outstretched hands, I ask no more. Each little sweet-voiced bird that sings, Brings joy to me, In every star which decks […]

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 22 March 1934.] Two Little Hands. Two little hands, at break of day, Smooth the lines off my tired face, Two little arms encircle me, Folding me close in Love’s embrace. Two little helpless clinging hands, Soft, and dimpled, and Oh! […]